Old Gods, Rapid-Fire Guns, and Prohibition

Chapter 236 [Negotiation]

The time is 9 PM.

The southern district of the capital is situated in an environment that is both absolutely tranquil and bustling.

The night was quiet, but the noise came from the clinking of glasses in the small taverns hidden under the cover of darkness, the gunshots in the alleys, and the sounds of fighting.

From those black muds, the sounds of crime, rising and falling day and night.

Vasini was already used to this commotion; he even enjoyed it, as if he were touring his own kingdom.

His own dark kingdom.

Even if it isn't now, he will still strive for it.

Susa's home is located in the northern part of the South District, which is considered an excellent location in the South District because it is close to the central area and convenient for going to the port area. It can be said that it has escaped the chaos and filth of the South District.

You can tell from the road conditions. When Vasini drove through the northern roads, he found that the ground had been renovated and was very clean, with no vomit or excrement, and no homeless people.

There were no people fighting or brawling in the alley.

So it's no wonder that Su Sha wanted to break away from the family alliance and defect; he didn't want to live in the mud anymore.

Old Carney sat to the side, looking at the road with obvious envy, especially as their car slowly approached Susa's house.

Susa lives in a well-planned residential area, in a detached house with a garden, similar in style to the mansions in the city center.

Unlike old Kani and Vasini, who still live in the family's old house, even though the house is not small, the layout is not as clean, and there is no garden or fountain.

"Envious of him? Godfather?"

"Vassini asked."

Old Carney paused for a moment, then coughed and said, "I'm alright."

The two got out of the car together. In Susa’s mansion, servants came to greet them. These servants seemed to be well-trained and well-mannered.

It could be said that Suza no longer resembles a member of the Mafia; he is more like a nobleman from the Central District.

The meeting was held in the living room of his main house.

When Vasini and old Kani went inside, there were already quite a few people sitting in the room.

Naturally, these are the family leaders who want to return but feel the conditions are too harsh.

They were still giving Vasini face; they all stood up as soon as they saw him.

Regardless, Vasini's act of killing Luca in the street already deserves enough respect.

Strength is everything.

This is especially important in the Black Mud Law.

Susa didn't take advantage of his seniority to do anything; he got up as usual and walked towards Vasini.

"Vassini, it's been a long time. As you know, I haven't been feeling well, so I couldn't come out to greet you. I'm really sorry."

“You don’t need to do that, after all, you are from the same generation as my father, and you are an elder.”

Vasini didn't care what Susa was thinking; at least for now, he didn't need to break off relations.

Let's see what these people are up to.

Susa then greeted old Kani.

Old Kani remained composed, his expression unchanged, standing firmly behind Vasini.

A group of people then came to the dining table.

Before the food is served, the dining table can also be a meeting table, except that different things are being shared.

Susa sat in the main seat, and Vasini naturally sat opposite him.

"Gentlemen, I think there are some things that don't need to be said. The only thing we've gathered here tonight to discuss is a very simple question: whether you want to come back or not."

Once seated, Vasini stopped mincing words and got straight to the point.

“Vassini, you understand, we all came from that era. At least we share the same surname. We are one family. What happened before was forced upon us. We did it for the sake of our family’s continuation. Now that the powerful enemy has been eliminated, we are naturally willing to return to the alliance. After all, the Mafia is one family. Isn’t that our original ideal?”

Susa, as expected, stepped forward to smooth things over. "I never said you couldn't come back; of course you're welcome."

“However, it is unreasonable for you to demand that everyone be incorporated into the Martino family, especially since the powerful enemy has been eliminated and even the temporary regulations do not apply. The family alliance is the will of our ancestors.”

Susa is still talking about tradition.

“Uttahan is not completely gone. We must unite. Moreover, the powerful enemy has been eliminated. Who eliminated the powerful enemy? It was me. According to the tradition of the alliance, everyone should listen to the strongest. I led everyone out of the predicament. Therefore, you should continue to follow me, especially since I have already forgiven you for what you did.”

Vasini's words were harsh.

The faces of everyone present darkened.

Old Kani seemed to sense the awkward atmosphere and quickly coughed, saying, "Actually... Luca is dead, and Uttahan is no longer a threat. Vasini, we will naturally remember your contributions, but a family is a family, and every family is different..."

"So, Godfather, you're on their side too?"

"No, no, Vasini, my child, I will always stand with you."

Old Carney tried to explain.

Susa laughed.

"Alright, Carney, this kid won't give up his ambitions. So let's just leave it at that. We've done our best."

Upon hearing this, old Kani fell silent, then took a deep breath: "Vassini, my child, are you really going to insist on doing things your own way?"

"What if?"

Vasini countered with a question.

"Anyone who goes against tradition will not have a good end; those who have attempted to dictate throughout history are all dead."

Susa stood up.

The family leaders all stood up as well.

“Go and reunite with your father, Vasini.”

Before Susa could finish speaking, loud gunfire erupted outside.

Clearly, Vasini's men had been attacked.

Old Carney quickly stepped aside.

In the darkness of this large house, people were already emerging.

A lot of people.

These people were all carrying gleaming Winster typewriters, dressed in identical long trench coats and top hats.

If Ethan were there, he would probably be in a daze, thinking it was the Poletta family coming to life.

Seeing this, Vasini simply shook his head.

"You don't understand at all..."

Before he could finish speaking, a barrage of gunfire had already surrounded him.

Bullets swept in like a storm.

It's easy to imagine that if he were hit, he would be riddled with holes instantly.

But Vasini simply extended his hand.

Since that night, he has never been afraid of any bullets again.

Because God is protecting him.

“You have no idea who you are fighting against.”

Vasini stretched out his hand, and the dense bullets instantly stopped in front of him.

Then, one by one, they all fell to the ground, making a crisp tapping sound.

This scene left the family leaders stunned.

(End of this chapter)